Still, the leaders of Gibson, Fender and PRS say they have not given up. “The death of the guitar, to paraphrase Mark Twain, is greatly exaggerated,” says Fender’s chief executive, Andy Mooney.

So what exactly do Carlos Santana and Michelle Branch have in common? Aside from a healthy love for guitar and good music, the two recently found common ground in the "Game of Love." ...

Born in Mexico in 1947, guitarist Carlos Santana became famous in the late Sixties after his band Santana gave a memorable performance at the Woodstock festival. His melodic style combines blues ...